Alumni

The Faculty of Health Sciences is known for world-leading health sciences education and research. We offer bold, innovative programs in six allied health professions at undergraduate and graduate entry level, as well as a general health sciences degree. We are ranked number two in the world for sport, physical therapy and rehabilitation (QS subject rankings 2018). Our research ranks 'well above world class' (Excellence in Research for Australia level 5) and we rank 33rd in the world for health (T.H.E. World University Rankings 2015/16). We have several research centres focused on improving health outcomes in specialist areas.

Professor Maria Fiatarone, Michael Inskip and Dr Yorgi Mavros could be sitting on the next Big Idea to revolutionise healthcare. A finalist for the Big Ideas 2018 award for their product, HUMPHRE: The Holistic Unit for the Management of Personal Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

As an allied health graduate, you have the knowledge and experience highly valuable in building this diverse community. Read our five reasons why becoming a mentor can make a real difference to the next generation of future health leaders.

We asked exercise and sport science student, Ali McGill, 15 questions about studying exercise and sport science at the University of Sydney - why she chose it, what she likes about it, and what surprised her most about university life.